Crime Rates at Ferndown, Horley, RH6 8ED

Ferndown area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Horley Central & South , and the 28th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Ferndown (RH6 8ED) in the last 12 months was 10.5 per 1,000 residents and was 88.0% lower than the Horley Central & South average (87.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ferndown (RH6 8ED), the main crime hotspot is near Benhams Drive. Police recorded 122 crimes here, including 90 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.